Recent content by rusty_climber

Lost 100 the hard way, gained 80 back. Lost 50 more, gained 30. Finally figured out this is the only path that sticks permanently and keeps T2 off the table. Worth it.

You look fantastic! Curious - did you have much loose skin after shedding all that?

this might be one of the realest takes on here. the weight loss part is just the beginning honestly. figuring out who you are and how you live after that transformation, thats the actual challenge

you've put in serious work and it shows. mad respect for the effort.

Do you still have that original white vest? I tried mine on from my first pic and barely recognized myself. Can't believe how snug it used to fit. If you've got it, throw it on for another massive confidence boost. Those results are astounding.

Higher doses did trigger anhedonia for me, but not at lower ones. It's a recognized side effect tied to how this med works.

Resistance training cranks up water retention, especially with creatine. At your level the sides shouldn't be bad. You're blazing new ground though, so it's uncharted.

Test your IGF levels before adding a growth hormone releaser. I didn't and learned the hard way with my first cycle.

Check your baseline IGF-1 before starting ipamorelin. Normal ranges by age: 20-30 (200-350), 31-50 (175-300), 51-65 (150-250), 66+ (125-200). Too high and you worsen insulin resistance. Tesa is even worse for high IGF-1. Know what you're taking and why.